Sherlock Holmes ( TV 1955) THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING ( S1 E23)

Hailed as the most faithfully filmed adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s legendary characters. This acclaimed series stars Ronald Howard as the worldfamous sleuth and H. Marion Crawford in a different portrayal of Dr. Watson than usual. THE CASE OF THE CHRISTMAS PUDDING: When John Henry Norton is sentenced for murdering his first five wives, he threatens to kill Homes before he hangs. He also requests a Christmas pudding from Bess, wife number six. After she delivers the pudding, he makes his escape and goes after Holmes to make good on his threat.